New British rules, practice directions and protocols apply to all
new cases issued since 26 April 1999. The changes are not just
cosmetic--they are fundamental and will revolutionize the way civil
litigation is conducted. This important book, now in its second
edition, explains: the nature of the new rules and practice
directions; their impact on the day-to-day conduct of civil
litigation; what the courts expect; how to avoid expensive and
embarrassing mistakes; the new litigation culture, with its
emphasis on co-operation, dispute resolution and cost control;
recent decisions and lessons to be learned.